Project Officers - FET Planning and Grant Assurance (Permanent & Temporary) Grade 8 ref no:431
SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, was established on 27 October 2013 and its mission is to fund, co-ordinate and monitor a range of Further Education and Training (FET) provisions that is responsive to the needs of learners and employers. It is an agency of the recently formed Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. SOLAS works in close collaboration with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland on provision of high-quality further education and training, equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge, and providing a pipeline of talent into employment and to the Irish economy and society.
At SOLAS, we put the learner, employers and communities, which FET serves, at the heart of everything we do. Working with sister agencies, SOLAS leads actions in key policy and strategy documents including the most recent Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy 2020 – 2024, the evaluation of the National Youthreach Programmes (2019), the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024 and others.
SOLAS are recruiting the positions of Project Officer, Temporary (6 Month) and Permanent, to join the System Funding and Performance team with responsibility for supporting Further Education and Training (FET) planning, funding and investment assurance. The successful applicants will be key members of FET Planning and Grant Assurance team and will assist and support the Unit’s operational and administrative functions and contribute in a positive manner to the performance of the unit.
These Project Officer positions for which the salary scales ranges from €41,554 to €66,499 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service.
SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.
Applications, using the SOLAS Application Form, quoting reference number 431, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie.
The closing date is 5pm, Wednesday 8th March 2023.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.